WORCESTER — A city cop's three-year-old audition video for a reality show, in which he strips from his department-issued uniform down to his underpants, has now raised the eyebrows of police officials.

Police Chief Gary J. Gemme confirmed Friday night that police are internally reviewing the video created by veteran Officer John M. McGuiness, who currently works the patrol wagon and in the cell room. The officer, who has been on the job for roughly 20 years, has not been suspended, the chief said.

The just over two-minute video features Officer McGuiness as he auditioned for what he says is a reality show in the Boston and Cape Cod area called Wicked Summer. Posted on the web site Vimeo.com, the video description says it was filmed for the casting company.

In it, Officer McGuiness says he is an openly gay police officer and expresses his desire to be cast for the show, which was never made.

"When I read about a reality TV show based right here in Massachusetts I was absolutely psyched," he said, standing in uniform facing the camera. "I've been wanting to be on TV."

He talks about being a bodybuilder, the reasons he would be ideal for the show and gives his physical measurements while removing his uniform.

"We are aware of the video and we are reviewing it," Chief Gemme said.

Although the investigation has just begun, the chief said it doesn't appear there is any type of violation that would merit suspension or termination of Officer McGuiness. There was no intent to disrespect the department's badge or the department, the chief said.

There are department regulations involving police uniforms and badges for personal benefits.

"I think the only issue I have is in regard to prominently displaying the police badge, because using that badge in that context may not be appropriate," he said. "That is something we will evaluate. On the surface it doesn't appear to be anything that would result in serious disciplinary action."

The chief said the review has just began and a determination would be made upon the review's completion.

Officer McGuiness has been an excellent employee during his time on the force, Chief Gemme said. The context of why the video was made, the venue for which the video was intended to be aired and how the video became public must all be looked at by police officials, he added.

The video, as it appears on the web site, has a postmark date of Sept. 2010.